PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Chikatilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Kiedis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chikatilo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Love?. Kiedis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Give It Away. Anthony Kiedis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chikatilo
vs
Kiedis

175 cm
23
152 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

172 cm
21
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Hell's Balls Recovery
Hell's Balls Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Chikatilo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Kiedis!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiedis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chikatilo throws an overhand right that lands on Kiedis's shoulder, as Kiedis tries to avoid the shot.
Chikatilo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiedis is just out of range.
Anthony Kiedis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiedis lands with a kick to the ribs.
A swing and a miss from Chikatilo.
Chikatilo checks a leg kick nicely.
Kiedis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Kiedis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kiedis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kiedis blocks a jab.
Kiedis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kiedis misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kiedis.
Chikatilo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kiedis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kiedis throws a jab but it's blocked by Chikatilo.
Kiedis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chikatilo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kiedis has time to react.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiedis throws a sloppy head kick and Chikatilo moves out of range easily.
Kiedis throws a head kick but Chikatilo moves out of range.
Kiedis scores with a spinning back kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kiedis.
Kiedis is looking to slow Chikatilo down with leg kicks.
Chikatilo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chikatilo throws a leg kick
and Kiedis counters with a thumping low kick.
Kiedis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kiedis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chikatilo throws out the jab.
Kiedis thumps Chikatilo with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kiedis.
Kiedis fakes the leg kick and cracks Chikatilo in the body.
Chikatilo is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kiedis moves into the clinch.
Chikatilo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Chikatilo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiedis crunches a lovely knee into Chikatilo's ribcage.
Kiedis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kiedis holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Kiedis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Kiedis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiedis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kiedis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chikatilo takes a swing at Kiedis's ribcage but misses.
Kiedis fails in his attempt to clinch.

Chikatilo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kiedis!
Kiedis tries to hold on but Chikatilo pushes him away.
Kiedis is looking to get to half guard.
Chikatilo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kiedis looks a forlorn figure.
Chikatilo is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chikatilo wants to finish this one by submission but Kiedis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chikatilo.
Kiedis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kiedis is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiedis avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chikatilo.
Chikatilo trying to control but Kiedis is having none of it.

Kiedis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chikatilo.
Kiedis regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chikatilo wants to pass to mount but Kiedis is defending the position.
Chikatilo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kiedis wants to control but Chikatilo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kiedis is trying is best to control the position here.
Kiedis is trying to control but can't.
Chikatilo drops an elbow to the side of Kiedis's head.
Kiedis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chikatilo is working away from the top position though.
Kiedis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chikatilo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiedis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chikatilo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chikatilo's back!
Kiedis is trying to stick to Chikatilo's back but Chikatilo is turning into Kiedis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kiedis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chikatilo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Kiedis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kiedis tries to clinch there but Chikatilo circles away.
Chikatilo fails with a takedown attempt.
Kiedis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chikatilo thuds his right hand into Kiedis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chikatilo throws a right hand that Kiedis ducks under and follows up with a left that Kiedis also avoids with ease.
Kiedis throws a leg kick which misses Chikatilo's front leg but catches the back leg as Chikatilo tries to avoid it.
Chikatilo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kiedis pinned against the cage. Kiedis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kiedis misses with a head kick.
Kiedis connects with a solid leg kick.
Kiedis misses with a kick to the body.
Chikatilo throws out a loose jab but Kiedis uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiedis is looking to land body kicks.
Kiedis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chikatilo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anthony Kiedis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiedis throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Chikatilo misses.
Kiedis scores with a hook to the body. Chikatilo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kiedis lands with a kick to the temple. Chikatilo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Anthony Kiedis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kiedis misses with a body kick.
Kiedis connects with a jab.
Chikatilo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiedis.
Chikatilo cracks Kiedis with an open hand slap.
Kiedis looks to land a combination but Chikatilo avoids it well.
Kiedis thows a leg kick but Chikatilo checks it

and Chikatilo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chikatilo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chikatilo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kiedis is keeping the position for now.
Chikatilo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiedis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kiedis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chikatilo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kiedis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chikatilo controls the pace.
Kiedis keeping moving, preventing Chikatilo from controlling successfully.

Chikatilo has gone for a leg lock! Kiedis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chikatilo's guard.
Chikatilo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kiedis trying to control but Chikatilo is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis advances position into side control!

Kiedis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kiedis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kiedis misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Chikatilo is not content to let Kiedis control the position.

Kiedis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kiedis is breathing heavily.
Chikatilo looks frustrated here - throwing a couple of shots from the bottom though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kiedis working away.

Kiedis tries for a kimura but Chikatilo is defending well.
Chikatilo is trying to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chikatilo misses with a takedown
and Chikatilo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Chikatilo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiedis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kiedis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Kiedis as Chikatilo shoots in.
Chikatilo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chikatilo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiedis.
Kiedis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anthony Kiedis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kiedis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kiedis throws a leg kick which misses Chikatilo's front leg but catches the back leg as Chikatilo tries to avoid it.
Kiedis lands a head kick. Chikatilo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kiedis. That's going to slow Chikatilo down.
Kiedis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Chikatilo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kiedis keeping moving, preventing Chikatilo from controlling successfully.
Chikatilo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Chikatilo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kiedis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chikatilo, into his guard.

Chikatilo has his foot on Kiedis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kiedis works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chikatilo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chikatilo looking for a sweep. Not yet Chikatilo, not yet.
Kiedis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chikatilo's guard.
Chikatilo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kiedis manages to get himself to full guard.
Chikatilo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kiedis keeping moving, preventing Chikatilo from controlling successfully.
Kiedis looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chikatilo slips nicely into half guard.
Chikatilo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kiedis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chikatilo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kiedis is retaining full guard.
Kiedis controls Chikatilo momentarily but Chikatilo frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kiedis is on top in guard.
Kiedis tries to free his leg and advance position but Chikatilo is retaining full guard.

Chikatilo looking for a guillotine here but Kiedis defends easily.
Chikatilo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Anthony Kiedis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kiedis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikatilo keeping full guard, as Kiedis tries to pass.

Chikatilo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kiedis is aware though and is defending well.
Kiedis wants to get up but he can't break Chikatilo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Kiedis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chikatilo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kiedis has managed to get both his arms back between Chikatilo's legs - danger averted.
Kiedis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chikatilo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kiedis slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Chikatilo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kiedis in particular looking to stall.
Chikatilo is looking to improve his position.
Kiedis trying to control the action but Chikatilo is working from the bottom.
Kiedis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Andrei Chikatilo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andrei Chikatilo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chikatilo missing with punches from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kiedis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andrei Chikatilo.
I think Kiedis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Kiedis!